Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 251,645 miles on the clock, averaging 11,295 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for AE53 MWM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 251,645 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 420 |
| Average per year | 11,295 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AE53 MWM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AE — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AE53 MWM
What car is AE53 MWM?
AE53 MWM is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AE53 MWM?
The last recorded mileage for AE53 MWM was 251,645 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AE53 MWM passed its MOT?
AE53 MWM has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 7 Mar 2022.
Is AE53 MWM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE53 MWM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is AE53 MWM?
AE53 MWM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.